SB2478In Committee

Amends TCA Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55 and Title 65.

Tennessee SB2478 seeks to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to firearms. The bill removes the offense of carrying a firearm or club with the intent to go armed, prohibits carrying firearms in K-12 schools and on school buses under certain conditions, and eliminates the offense of carrying firearms on university and college campuses. Additionally, it revises the offenses related to possessing a handgun while under the influence and carrying weapons during judicial proceedings.

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Overview

Tennessee SB2478 seeks to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to firearms. The bill removes the offense of carrying a firearm or club with the intent to go armed, prohibits carrying firearms in K-12 schools and on school buses under certain conditions, and eliminates the offense of carrying firearms on university and college campuses. Additionally, it revises the offenses related to possessing a handgun while under the influence and carrying weapons during judicial proceedings.

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Sponsor

Hensley, Joey

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

March 23, 2026

Sponsor(s) Added.

Subjects
Firearms and AmmunitionLaw EnforcementCriminal Offenses

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